Lobbying & Public Policy
We represent and advocate for clients before legislative and executive branch decision makers to obtain support for (or defend against) legislative and regulatory proposals. Supported by the firm’s full range of nationally recognized legal services, our attorneys work closely with clients to carefully draft legislation, develop grassroots programs and build coalitions on numerous matters. Both political parties are represented in our lobbying team.
Our Iowa Government Relations and lobbying team of attorneys have considerable prior experience in all three branches of state government, as well as service in county and city government.
Mar24
West Des Moines Listening Post
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Mar24
4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Mar25
7:45 AM to 8:45 AM
Mar25
Shenandoah Legislative Briefing
8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Mar25
Rock Rapids Eggs & Issues Legislative Forum
8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Mar25
Fort Dodge Eggs & Issues Legislative Forum
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Mar25
Oskaloosa Eggs & Issues Legislative Forum
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Mar25
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Mar25
Council Bluffs Legislative Roundtable
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Mar25
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Mar25
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Mar25
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Mar25
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Mar25
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Mar25
Urbandale Talk with Officials Forum
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Mar25
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Mar26
Iowa City Legislative Check-In
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Apr01
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Apr01
8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Apr01
8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Apr01
9:15 AM to 10:30 AM
Apr01
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Apr01
Council Bluffs Legislative Coffee
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Apr01
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Apr03
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Apr08
7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
Apr08
8:45 AM to 9:45 AM
Apr14
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Apr14
Washington Legislative Briefings
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Apr15
8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Apr15
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Apr21
8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
2023 Iowa Legislative Session - Week 10 Summary
2023 Iowa Legislative Session - Week 9 Summary
2023 Iowa Legislative Session - Week 8 Summary
2023 Iowa Legislative Session - Week 7 Summary
2023 Iowa Legislative Session - Week 6 Summary
2023 Iowa Legislative Session - Week 5 Summary
2023 Iowa Legislative Session - Week 4 Summary
2023 Iowa Legislative Session - Week 3 Summary
2023 Iowa Legislative Session - Week 2 Summary
Government Relations Update - 12-15-22
Government Relations Update - Iowa General Election Summary - 11-9-22
Government Relations Update - 2022 General Election - 11-02-22
Government Relations Update - 06-08-22
Government Relations Update - 05-25-2022
2022 Iowa Legislative Session - Week 19 Summary
2022 Iowa Legislative Session - Week 18 Summary
2022 Iowa Legislative Session - Week 17 Summary
2022 Iowa Legislative Session - Week 16 Summary
2022 Iowa Legislative Session - Week 15 Summary
2022 Iowa Legislative Session - Week 14 Summary
SERVICES OFFERED:
Lobbying Services
We represent and advocate for clients before legislative and executive branch decision-makers to obtain support for (or defend against) legislative and regulatory proposals. Supported by BrownWinick’s full range of nationally recognized legal services, we work closely with our clients to carefully draft legislation, develop grassroots programs, and build coalitions on numerous matters. Both political parties are represented in our lobbying team.
Strategy Development
Clients are assisted in developing goals and effective strategies in support of their legislative and regulatory agendas. This includes arranging meetings with key elected officials and policymakers. Assistance is also provided in the development of effective and supportive public relations and media campaigns.
Legislative/Regulatory Drafting
Our team regularly drafts legislation and regulations to address our clients’ needs. BrownWinick assists clients in getting these legislative and regulatory proposals introduced before the appropriate governing body and in shepherding them through the approval process.
Tracking and Evaluation of Legislation
On-site personal attention, as well as the latest computer technology, are both used to monitor legislative trends and developments that likely affect clients and their interests. This work includes legal analysis and reporting on legislation as it moves through the lengthy process of hearings, committee meetings, floor debate, and consideration by the executive branch.
Ethics and Election Laws
Our team regularly works with and counsels clients to ensure compliance with applicable rules, laws, and ethical considerations on lobbying, campaign finance, and corporate political activity.
Political Activities
Practical recommendations are made to clients on the administration and development of political action committees. Such work includes providing proposals for the effective use of campaign contributions. Campaign contribution plans are also developed for clients without political action committees. Finally, we also assist with political campaigns and administer ballot issue campaigns.
Peer Recognition
BrownWinick’s Iowa Government Relations team has been recognized as a leader in the industry. Members of our team have been recognized in the peer evaluation platform, Super Lawyers, which only 5% of attorneys in a state can be recognized in Super Lawyers.
Lobbying & Public Policy Attorneys

William C. Brown
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Douglas E. Gross
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Matthew H. McKinney
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Julie A. Smith
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Paige M. Thorson
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Hannah Welch
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